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1 Faculty Forum: Update on the Gold Book and the Silver BookOr….Will I ever be promoted?Janice Clements, PhDArgye E. Hillis, M.D.Laura M. Sterni, M.D.Medical School Council

2 Goals of the Clinician-Educator CommitteeTo acknowledge and promote the importance of education / teaching at JH SOMTo make the scholarly accomplishments of educators / clinicians/ program builders more visible in the promotions processTo maintain the “one-track” system

5 The Gold BookProvides a “framework for the good-faith interactions between faculty and leadership of the institutionSections on obligations, advancement, contracts, leaves, etcAll changes must be approved by the MSC and ABMFModified by the C-E Committee

6 What is new in the Gold Book?Scholarship was redefined:“Scholarship, the primary basis for academic advancement, encompasses the generation of new knowledge and/or the dissemination of knowledge to others, as long as these activities are accessible to critical assessment and accessible to future use by members of the academic community.”“Reputation beyond the School of Medicine and the following important elements of scholarship are considered in the promotions process:”The Gold Book goes on to list examples of outstanding scholarship in Research, Education, Clinical Distinction and Program Building

7 What is new in the Gold Book?Flexibility:“It is recognized that there are different pathways toward becoming an outstanding leader in one’s field and that education is an important component of all faculty career pathways.”“The most common element of recognition as a leader in one's field is excellence in scholarship in one or more of the following areas: Research, Education, Clinical Care, and Program Development.

8 What is new in the Gold Book?“Faculty members in all career paths carry the same titles and must meet the same criteria for appointment or promotion at each level. However, the specific accomplishments for demonstrating those criteria differ for each academic career path.”“From time to time…..” faculty will receive the Silver Book..”with suggestions for documenting scholarly achievement in the most common career pathways.”

9 What is new in the Gold Book?The requirement for promotion to Professor was changed to: “Candidates for Professor must have outstanding records of scholarly achievement including teaching, must have achieved national leadership and in most cases international professional recognition, and must rank among the foremost leaders in the field”National recognition is required for Associate Professor; national leadership for Professor

10 What is new in the Gold Book?Documenting the scholarship of teaching requires demonstration of accomplishments that are public, subject to critical review and analysis of outcomes, and useful to others in the community beyond the SOM.It is stated that documentation of educational scholarship leading to national recognition or national leadership usually takes the form of an educator’s portfolio, as described in the Silver Book.

11 Clarification Excellence in education is required of all facultyMay include book chapters, educational websites, etc.Documentation does not require an educator’s portfolio for faculty who are achieving national recognition/leadership in some other domain of scholarship (e.g. research)National recognition/leadership for education (which would meet criteria for promotion) requires documentation such as Educator’s Portfolio.

12 What is new in the Gold Book?Under criteria for advancement, the phrase “as documented by meritorious publications” was changed to “as documented by scholarly accomplishments.”This change reflects the fact that meritorious publications are an important factor, but not the only factor, in establishing recognition as a leader in one’s field.

13 What is new in the Gold Book?An outline of the promotions processStatements about “maximum” number of years at a particular rank and “prescribed time frame for promotion” have been deleted.There are still prescribed timelines for review of the faculty for promotion or reappointment!7 & 9 (then every 2-4) years after appt as Assistant Professor6 & 9 years (then every 1-3 years) after appt as Associate Professor

14 Review Process for Reappointment in the Absence of PromotionReappointment and review committees must:(i) advise the Dept. Director to nominate the individual for promotion with reappointment(s) at rank during the review process, not to exceed 2 years; or(ii) recommend reappointment(s) at rank for 3-5 years with re-review 1-2 yrs prior to the end of that period; or(iiii) recommend a 1-year terminal contract (for instructors or assistant professors) or 2-year terminal contract (for associate professors); or(iv) In unusual circumstances, the Associate Professor Reappointment Review Committee may recommend contract to retirement (subject to approval of the ABMF and the Board of Trustees).

15 What is new in the Gold Book?1 or more contracts of 3-5 years may be recommendedto provide additional time to for the faculty member who are making an essential contribution to the SOM.Expectations for the faculty member to demonstrate scholarly achievements necessary for promotion and support that will be provided to the faculty member to meet these expectations must be made clear in a letter from the Department Director. This letter will reflect recommendations of the RRC. The letter will be counter-signed by the faculty member and forwarded to the Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs.

16 Summary More FlexibilityExplicit recognition of variety of career paths that lead to national recognition or national leadership for one’s scholarshipRecognition that attaining these levels of accomplishment can take variable time periodsBUT scheduled reviews of each faculty member to ensure that faculty are promoted when appropriate

17 “From time to time…” The Silver BookProfessional Development Guide for the Faculty of the JHUSOMOriginally developed within the Department of Medicine – last edition 2002The new version is the work of the CE Committee and considers the reviews, commentary of the MSC, Associate and Professorial PC and a large sample of the facultyPractical Guide for faculty professional development

18 The Silver Book Goals of the SubcommitteeTo provide faculty with a “practical guide” for professional development and academic advancementTo aid the faculty in understanding the strategies and benchmarks that lead to successful faculty development and promotionTo provide examples / listing of scholarly activities that may be recognized within each career path AND describe the documentation of these activities (The Educators Portfolio)To make all career paths visible in the promotions process

20 Silver Book Content PrefaceA guide to the documentation of achievements that support promotion at each rankGeneral guidelines for professional development through self-direction, mentoring and annual reviewAppendix

21 II. Documentation of Achievements that Support Appointment or Promotion at Each Academic RankOVERVIEWAll faculty memberscarry same title (Prof, Assoc Prof, Asst Prof) -- JHSOM has a single promotion “track”.must meet the same fundamental / uniform criteria for appt or promotion at each rank. (However, specific accomplishments for meeting those criteria differ for each academic career).Widely recognized impact on one’s field is the ultimate measure of successful academic career.A faculty member’s entire career is considered in decisions regarding academic promotion.

22 II. Documentation of Achievements that Support Appointment or Promotion at Each Academic RankUniform standard for appt or promotion to that rank –Assistant Professor -- creative scholarship (commitment & contribution).Associate Professor -- national recognition for scholarshipProfessor -- national leadership and (in most cases) international recognition for important scholarly contributions.Descriptions of the level of achievement in each major element of scholarship –Research, Education, Clinical distinctionProgram building in each domain is emphasized, esp. at higher ranksExamples of academic accomplishments or contributions that support these levels of achievement -Listed under categories: teaching; publications and presentations; support for research, education, or clinical programs; recognition; citizenship to the University; clinical service

23 Associate ProfessorNational recognition in at least one domain or area of scholarship:Researchentails clear evidence of independent research with a focused body of publications, national visibility of the research findings, and evidence of continuing extramural support for the research.Educationentails: (1) development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational programs with national reputation and impact, (2) peer-reviewed publication of leading textbooks or chapters in leading textbooks; (3) development and dissemination of other educational materials (e.g. websites, course design) that have been identified as important through a national peer-review process; and/or (4) development of or leadership in educational research project(s) that have a national reputation and impact.Clinical Distinctionincludes development and dissemination of a unique clinical program, diagnostic test, or intervention that has had a national impact.PAGE 7

24 Examples of Scholarly Accomplishments thatDemonstrate this Level of Achievement:TeachingNational recognition for scholarship in education at the predoctoral, doctoral, or CME level may be demonstrated by many of the following: Development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, or CME level Development of educational materials (textbooks or chapters in textbooks, websites, course design) that are used both at the JHUSOM and beyond the JHUSOM and have been identified as important through a peer-review process Development of or collaboration in educational research project(s) that have an institutional and/or national reputation and impact· Scholarly teaching as documented by its impact on learners and by assessment of the teaching by learners, peers, internal or external evaluators, and oneself. For teaching activities that are repeated, there should be evidence that there has been either maintenance of strengths or revision in response to critical assessment (see range of teaching methods listed under Assistant Professor).

25 Examples of Scholarly Accomplishments that Demonstrate this Level of Achievement:Clinical ServiceNational recognition for excellence in clinical service or clinical program building may be reflected by: ·Reputation as one of the nation’s foremost clinicians in management of a particular disease or condition, as reflected by referrals from across the nation or national peer review·Leadership positions in professional societies emphasizing excellence in clinical specialties·Invitations to participate in clinical activities in other medical schools and hospitals·Service as member of or examiner for specialty board· Development of national or internationally recognized standards of care·Development of a unique or essential clinical program with national prominence· Development, implementation, and evaluation of model clinical programs at the JHUSOM·Development of clinical programs that serve patients across the state or nation, or serve as a model for programs in other states

27 The Appendix Curriculum Vitae format Educator’s portfolioSteps in review for promotion to assoc/ full professorOutline generic letter of recommendation for promotionOutline of letter sent to refereesPolicies /resources/governance

29 The Educator’s PortfolioDocuments the quantity and quality of a faculty member’s educational activitiesFaculty who identify education as their primary expertise will use the Educator’s Portfolio to convey evidence of creative educational scholarshipCan be used to “track” career, develop your “niche”Not a scrapbookShould reflect scholarship, impact